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UK was ranked #265 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health professions majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 623 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 569 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 198 students received their master’s degree in health professions from UK. This makes it the #164 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 457 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #44 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 623 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health professions from UK. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 514 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Online degrees for the UK health professions bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UK Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 190 students graduated with a master's degree in health professions from UK. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at University of Kentucky.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
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